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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.99, 1,047.03 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.99, 1,047.03 and 373.63 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.99 : 1,047.03 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.99/1,047.03 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.99x = 1,047.03 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.99x = 391,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,201.82/697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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